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Vaibhav Vispute

Warren,MI

Summary

Effective quality professional bringing proven success in driving continuous improvement initiatives in Quality Engineer roles. Focused and diligent with commitment to fostering corporate mission. Consistently acknowledged for implementing actionable initiative to reduce error rates and optimize company processes.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Engineer

J. G. Kern Enterprises Inc.
10.2023 - Current
  • Leading a quality team for new products and validating processes by revising and updating the APQP, PPAP, Control Plans documentation data for Ford and GM new upcoming models.
  • Resolving internal and external quality issues by collaborating with a cross functional team in root cause analysis and implementing Permanent Corrective Actions using 8D problem solving. (Contributing to 14% process and product quality improvement.)
  • Designing, implementing and maintaining a robust quality control system that integrates manufacturing guidelines using SPA, Cp/Cpk, Pp/Ppk, Gage R&R and data analysis techniques using Minitab (Hypothesis, Control Charts, DOE, ANOVA)
  • Responsible for whole shaft production line including the transmission and generating shaft for Ford, GM, Toyota heavy duty vehicles.
  • Managing the quality system QMS, leading internal & external quality audits, maintaining LPA , product and process audits (including IATF 16949, ISO 9001)
  • Creating PDCA and Pareto analysis to reduce monthly scrap by tracking and analyzing internal and external cost of quality.
  • Responsible for managing MRB cage with creating & managing MRB audit log. (Reduced MRB traffic by 23% in past 2 months)
  • Maintain records of customer quality concerns, and PPM levels for OEMs to comply with IATF requirements
  • Participated in troubleshooting activities, and daily Gemba walks in order to improve workplace environment safety.
  • Supervising and training QC inspectors for conforming and non-conforming procedure, ensuring production quality, evaluating parts - resulting in 8% production efficiency.
  • Supporting Safe launch processes, collaborating internally to meet product requirements from APQP, Tracking KPIs to improve daily operational performance and OEE (Achieved 94% OEE ).

Quality Engineer

Sodecia Automotive Detroit Corp
06.2023 - 10.2023
  • Implemented statistical tools (CP/CPK, DOE, SPC) and methodologies like Poka-yoke, 4M analysis, & Gage R &R to reduce process variability, achieved a 6% increase in output with enhanced product quality, and maintained just in time requirement.
  • Collaborated and administrated the new product launch process APQP, PPAP, and IMDS quality documents including PFMEA, MSA, Process flow/Control plans, and quality inspection standards as per AIAG guidelines.
  • Reviewing technical drawings and checking GD&T fixtures to ensure quality standards comply with customer requirements, & Dimensional analysis using CMM layouts.
  • Ensuring quality compliance with IATF/ISO by developing work instructions & procedures for new products as per the AIAG guidelines
  • Supervised Supplier Quality, and worked closely with suppliers to resolve material non-conformities
  • Managed 8D problem-solving resolution process for internal and external quality issues responsible for the production program, Overseeing quality aspects of RMA and DMR.
  • Worked with a cross-functional team, analyzed plant quality data, and performed root cause analysis, SPPS, and corrective actions to establish a way to solve OEM customer quality complaints
  • Supported strategic supplier relationships as per organization and quality policies
  • Evaluated monthly management reviews by addressing customer quality requirements and supplier performance. Collaborated with suppliers and customers to improve performance, and tracked results including NCs, CAs, and LPAs through monthly customer quality reviews.
  • Administered supplier adherence to SODECIA supplier quality manual by directing internal and external quality system events including IATF 16949 audits and performed Q1, LPA, and process audits.

Engineering Intern

Shreeson Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - 03.2021
  • Collaborated with the quality management team to develop inspection criteria that connect customer quality requirements and production process including gauging & sampling plans to identify and improve KPIs
  • Conducted internal quality audits, and process audits to prevent non-conformities related to quality system.
  • Assisted the manufacturing team in developing and updating the control plan, and work instructions in accordance with their PFMEA, Process flow, quality system procedure, and customer requirements
  • Collaborated with APQP and PPAP activities for both internal and external suppliers including CP, DFMEA, SPC, and MSA.
  • Contributed to Quality Management group, devising cost-effective solutions, and resolving production issues.
  • Developed standard inspection method, control plan and updated work instructions of the process to enhance quality standards.
  • Participated in continuous improvement programs and activities to ensure organizational performance objectives
  • Implemented Six Sigma methodologies, including the DMAIC, Poka-Yoke, and Red Rabbit, to drive process improvement, reduce defects, and prevent errors in the production process
  • Enhanced quality experiments in collaboration with production & cross-functional teams, applying cost of quality, Top-down Bottom-up.
  • Developed inspection criteria bridging customer requirements and manufacturing processes, including identification of key characteristics, sampling plans, and required gauging, resulting in a substantial 9% improvement in productivity and efficiency.

Project Intern

Covestro India Ltd.
04.2019 - 12.2019
  • Performed troubleshooting activities & quality audits, Gemba walks to improve zero-defect production & safety in manufacturing facilities.
  • Performed lean manufacturing techniques such as Kaizen, TPM, and 5S to reduce scrap in the production line, increasing the throughput and reducing WIP inventory.
  • Provided technical directions to operators regarding root cause analysis and established corrective actions serving as an SME in a manufacturing facility.
  • Utilize data-driven problem-solving methods to improve performance on quality metrics such as DPPMs, scrap, and customer satisfaction

Education

MS - Industrial Engineering

Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
03.2024

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University
07.2021

Skills

  • Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
  • Software: Minitab, Plex, Solid Works, PTC Creo, Pro model
  • AIAG Quality Core tools: PFMEA, PPAP, APQP, SPC, MSA, SPC
  • Programming Languages: Python, VBA
  • Mechanical engineering knowledge
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Corrective and Preventive Actions
  • Six-Sigma Methodologies: Kanban, Kaizen, 5-S, JIT, Root cause analysis, 8D, Poka-yoke, Cost reduction, Process flow chart, Inventory Management, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, 5Why, DMAIC, FEMA, ANOVA, TPM, Cp/Cpk, Pp/Ppk,

Certification

Six Sigma Green Belt


Projects

  • New Knowledge Project on Cost-based KPIs for the manufacturing industry.
  • Ergonomics and Occupational Biomechanics Analyzing the effects of Cognitive Workloads on the human mind and body.
  • Analysis of Capital Budgeting & cost analysis with different ranking methods for project selection using VBA.
  • DOE for a catapult system for analysis of variance using ANOVA tests.
  • Design and manufacturing of Cosmo Crate Solar Dryer.

Additional Information

Director of Programs: IEOM Society International (Western Michigan University), MI, USA
• Played a key role in organizing seminars, industry visits, and workshops to enhance engagement and networking among Industrial leaders and operations management, especially in emerging countries.
• Facilitated communication and collaboration between students and industrial leaders as Director of operations, contributing to developing valuable networks.
• Managed responsibilities related to operations, contributing to the positive impact and reputation of IEOM society at WMU.

Timeline

Quality Engineer

J. G. Kern Enterprises Inc.
10.2023 - Current

Quality Engineer

Sodecia Automotive Detroit Corp
06.2023 - 10.2023

Engineering Intern

Shreeson Technologies Pvt. Ltd
06.2020 - 03.2021

Project Intern

Covestro India Ltd.
04.2019 - 12.2019

MS - Industrial Engineering

Western Michigan University

BE - Mechanical Engineering

Savitribai Phule Pune University

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